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Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotichttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationMon, 19 Mar 2018 16:47:22 +0200Mugabe: The last of Africa's 'fathers of independence'At 93, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is the last living African head of state to have fought for his country's independence from a colonial power before becoming its leader.https://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/mugabe-the-last-of-africas-fathers-of-independence-20171116
For Kenya's opposition supporters, Odinga is 'our messiah'In western Kenya, where thousands hit the streets to block polling in last week's divisive vote, the re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta means nothing.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/for-kenyas-opposition-supporters-odinga-is-our-messiah-20171101
PICTURES: Tensions spike as Kenya opposition cries foul over election resultPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has appeared headed for re-election but his rival Raila Odinga claimed a massive hacking attack had manipulated results, ratcheting up tensions in opposition strongholds.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/pictures-tensions-spike-as-kenya-opposition-cries-foul-over-election-result-20170809
Kenya’s elections are much more than just a ruthless game of thronesKenya's history of electoral problems is interwoven with a political drama which pits one dynasty against another in a rivalry that goes back more than 50 years, writes Justin Willis.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/kenyas-elections-are-much-more-than-just-a-ruthless-game-of-thrones-20170807
Uhuru Kenyatta: From millionaire playboy to Kenyan presidentThe son of Kenya's founding president and a man who epitomises the country's elite, Uhuru Kenyatta hopes to win a second and final five-year term in elections on August 8.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/uhuru-kenyatta-from-millionaire-playboy-to-kenyan-president-20170806
Like father, like son: Kenya goes to polls in family affairTheir fathers were allies in the struggle for Kenya's independence from British colonial rule, and then became adversaries. Read more about Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/like-father-like-son-kenya-goes-to-polls-in-family-affair-20170805
Raila Odinga: Kenya's tenacious, veteran politicianAt an age when most would be retired, Raila Odinga, Kenya's veteran opposition leader and one-time prime minister, is to run again for president - his fourth bid to become head of state.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/raila-odinga-kenyas-tenacious-veteran-politician-20170427
Spat over Kenyan electronic vote tender goes to courtSix Kenyans have urged a court to suspend a controversial decision by election officials to scrap a tender process and directly procure an electronic voting system for the August polls.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/spat-over-kenyan-electronic-vote-tender-goes-to-court-20170419
Kenyans may soon be able to view remains of founding father Jomo KenyattaKenyans may soon be able to view the remains of the country’s founding father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, if a new bill is passed.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/kenyans-may-soon-be-able-to-view-remains-of-founding-father-jomo-kenyatta-20160429
South Sudan releases 7 rebel detainees to KenyaSouth Sudan has released seven of the 11 key leaders held after an alleged coup bid last month, Kenya's presidency says as Nairobi accepted to host the group.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/South-Sudan-releases-7-rebel-detainees-to-Kenya-20140129
Kenya celebrates 50 years of freedomKenyans are marking half a century independence from UK, celebrating progress of the regional economic powerhouse but also struggling to shake off a legacy of corruption.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Kenya-celebrates-50-years-of-freedom-20131212
I’m no British clone, I’m African – MugabeZimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he doesn’t want anyone to be fooled by his impeccable Western style of dress and his precise, teacherly use of English: He is African through and through.https://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/Im-no-British-clone-Im-African-Mugabe-20131119
Kenyatta set to be sworn-in as presidentLeaders from across Africa have flown into Nairobi to watch the swearing-in of Uhuru Kenyatta as the new president of Kenya.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Kenyatta-set-to-be-sworn-in-as-president-20130409
Kenyatta's lawyers to urge ICC to drop caseLawyers for Kenya's president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta are set to argue that the ICC should dismiss crimes against humanity charges against him over post 2007 election violence.https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Kenyattas-lawyers-to-urge-ICC-to-drop-case-20130318